The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences CEO Bruce L Paisner said: "JJ Abrams is a master of all forms of entertainment who has made an indelible mark on our global culture.

"Even at this comparatively early stage of his career, he has earned this international recognition and we look forward to presenting the Founders Award to him."

Abrams added: "I am deeply grateful to Mr Paisner and the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for this honor, and will thank them, perhaps to an embarrassing degree, in person, in November."

The award will be given to Abrams at the 41st International Emmy Awards Gala, on Monday, November 25, 2013, in New York City.

JJ Abrams co-created TV hits Lost, Fringe, Revolution and Person of Interest and directed Cloverfield, Star Trek, the upcoming Star Trek: Into Darkness and will head up the next installment of the Star Wars franchise.

Watch a clip of JJ Abrams's upcoming Star Trek: Into Darkness below:

JJ Abrams's career in pictures:

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